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enAbortion bills pass committee, Baldwin County tax lawsuit and Small Business Weekhttp://apr.org/post/abortion-bills-pass-committee-baldwin-county-tax-lawsuit-and-small-business-week
<p>The Alabama House Health Committee recently approved a series of abortion restrictions that opponents say would ban most abortions in the state.</p><p>The committee approved three separate pieces of legislation, including one bill that would prohibit abortion providers from performing an abortion if a fetal heartbeat is detected.</p><p>Bill sponsor Terri Collins says the end of a person's life is defined by the absence of a heartbeat, so it makes sense that the beginning of life should be defined by the presence of one.</p>Thu, 07 May 2015 13:39:05 +0000Alex AuBuchon71908 at http://apr.orgAbortion bills pass committee, Baldwin County tax lawsuit and Small Business WeekMayors' Summit, Honor Flight, Abortion Legislationhttp://apr.org/post/mayors-summit-honor-flight-abortion-legislation
<p></p><p>Mayors from several Alabama cities are planning for the future following a summit this week. The meeting in Huntsville focused on economic development and how they are bringing new jobs into the state. Mike Schmitz is the mayor of Dothan. He says the summit allows them to share ideas on how to improve their cities.</p><p>“It's really an opportunity for mayors to sit down and talk about issues that each one&nbsp; of us is facing and hopefully learn from each other so we can do better.</p>Wed, 06 May 2015 22:59:09 +0000Stan Ingold71887 at http://apr.orgMayors' Summit, Honor Flight, Abortion LegislationHouse Health Committee to Consider 2 Hot Issueshttp://apr.org/post/house-health-committee-consider-2-hot-issues
<P>The Alabama House's Health Committee is scheduled to consider two controversial issues as the 2013 session cranks up..</P>
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<P>The committee will on Wednesday consider a bill by Democratic Rep. Patricia Todd of Birmingham to legalize marijuana for medical purposes in Alabama.Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:43:58 +0000The Associated Press24444 at http://apr.orgHouse Health Committee to Consider 2 Hot Issues